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Bismarck, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
510 Population 689/sq mi density
$76,875 Median Income $31,782 per capita
$110,300 Home Value $165,338 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,875 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,300 home value, $817/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bismarck, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,875
2% above
$31,782 per capita
Home Value
$110,300
61% below
Zillow: $165,338
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Bismarck Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bismarck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
102%
Home Value
39%
Rent
70%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bismarck a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bismarck residents earn a median household income of $76,875 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,782. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bismarck is $110,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,338. Median rent is $817/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Bismarck reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

22.1% of adults in Bismarck hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bismarck has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population510
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density689/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,875
Per Capita$31,782
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,300
Rent$817
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$165,338
Housing Units218
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,430/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation679 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Bismarck was founded in 1873.
The median home in Bismarck was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.